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Patent GB-2175609-A (GB)
Title: Electrode
Inventor: HAYFIELD PETER CHARLES STEELE
IPC: C23F13/02
Filed: 1986-04-07
Abstract: An extended area electrode comprises one or more wires of a valve metal in the form of an open mesh, the wires having on their surface an anodically active layer. The electrode is particularly suitable for use in low current density applications e.g. electrosmotic dewatering or cathodic protection of reinforcement bars 2 in reinforced concrete 1. A graphite slab 3 acts as an anode and the extended area electrode in the form of a platinum clad niobium wire mesh 4 provides an electrical connection to the slab 3. By using a wire mesh, an extensive area of contact can be produced which enables the anode to operate for long periods of time.   <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189362-A (GB)
Title: A frequency domain correlation system
Inventor: ELLIS ALFRED BRIAN EDWIN
IPC: G01S13/28
Filed: 1986-04-16
Abstract: In a frequency domain correlation system the reference pattern is modified in the frequency domain thus avoiding the need to reprocess the original reference data. In a synthetic aperture radar, the reference pattern stored 4 represents typical returns from a point target at various ranges. An inertial navigation system 12 along with target information 13 modifies 10 the subsequently produced Fourier transformed 6 components to take account of platform and target motion. The modified components are used as the reference input to a usual frequency domain correlator 1-9 to identify targets. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2190064-A (GB)
Title: Threaded envelope
Inventor: YONG PETER KUEN FOOK
IPC: B65D27/38
Filed: 1986-05-07
Abstract: An envelope has a piece of thread 11 anchored inside the closed end of the envelope and extended outside the envelope so that it is opened conveniently by pulling the thread and thus tearing the edge apart without damaging the letter contained. To facilitate easier tearing slotted cuts may be provided at the initial tearing part. The end 12 of the thread outside the envelope may be weakly secured thereto. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2175222-A (GB)
Title: Filtering screen
Inventor: BAILEY MARSHALL GRAHAM
IPC: B01D39/12
Filed: 1986-06-09
Abstract: A filtering screen comprises a first filter mesh, a second filter mesh having a different mesh size from the first and overlying the first mesh, and an apertured support to which both of the meshes are bonded so as to maintain the two meshes in tension, the tension in one of the meshes being greater than that in the other. At least one other filter mesh may be bonded over the first two meshes. The support comprises a rectilinear frame 64,66,72 divided by transverse bars 68 and reinforced by additional rods (70). The screen is used in a vibrating screening machine. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2187170-A (GB)
Title: Continuous supply of elongate material
Inventor: NUTTALL ALAN THOMAS ROBERT
IPC: B65H20/30
Filed: 1986-12-03
Abstract: A method of, and apparatus (20) for, the continuous supply of elongate material (26), for example label-carrying webs, are provided. The method comprises feeding the material (26) from a first reel (25) thereof of predetermined initial inner and outer diameters to an expanded reel (28) having an inner diameter greater than that initial outer diameter, replacing a spent first reel (25) with a second reel of the same initial dimensions within the expanded reel and joining the trailing end of the expanded reel (28) to the leading end of the second reel. The apparatus (20) for performing this method comprises rotatably drivable inner and outer coaxial, coplanar discs (21,23) within a stationary cylindrical wall (24). The first reel (25) is placed on the inner disc (21) and is driven therewith. The material (26) is fed from the first reel (25) to an expanded reel (28) formed on the inside of the wall (24) and then out of an aperture (27) in that wall (24), the expanded reel (28) providing an accumulation of material (26) so that splicing of the ends can be performed without stopping the feed of material (26) from the apparatus (20). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198774-A (GB)
Title: Door with detachable playing surface usable horizontally when detached
Inventor: EVE MICHAEL MAURICE
IPC: E06B7/34
Filed: 1986-12-11
Abstract: A panel providing at least a major part of one face of a door is detachable from the door frame so that its opposed face may be used as a playing surface for a game. Alternatively or additionally removal of the panel gives access to a shallow storage area in which a table top is removably stored, said table top being usable as a playing surface. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2197903-A (GB)
Title: A window assembly
Inventor: GEMEINBOCK GERHARD
IPC: B60J1/10
Filed: 1987-02-04
Abstract: A window assembly has a two-part sectional metal frame, of which the outer frame part (1) and the inner frame part (2) are releasably connected together with the outer position of a seal 15 by screws (7) engaging a thickened profile web (6) of the outer frame part (1), so that a pane of glass (5) and a panel of the vehicle are clamped there between. The assembly guarantees a high degree of strength capable of withstanding the pressure and suction loadings brought about by high velocity draughts. A cladding profile is attached by screws 11 masked by strip 9. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2189255-A (GB)
Title: Detergent bar
Inventor: DIEHL DR MANFRED
IPC: C11D3/12
Filed: 1987-03-27
Abstract: The detergent bar contains aluminium silicates such as zeolite A, and may be used for the washing of fabrics by hand and in rivers.
Patent GB-2189799-A (GB)
Title: Monoazo pigments
Inventor: GOLDMANN JURGEN
IPC: C08K5/41
Filed: 1987-04-24
Abstract: A compound of formula I   <IMAGE>  in which each R1 independently is hydrogen, halogen, C1-4alkyl, C1-4alkoxy or nitro;  R2 is hydrogen or halogen;  R3 is halogen; and  Me is a divalent metal. These compounds are suitable as pigments.
Patent GB-2190156-A (GB)
Title: Brake anchor pin assemblies
Inventor: DIGGS EDWARD JACKSON
IPC: F16C11/04
Filed: 1987-04-27
Abstract: Brakes, particularly on commercial vehicles, are subject to frequent and severe use in all weather conditions whereby component parts are subjected to arduous working conditions. Successive heating and cooling cycles in use, allied with humidity, provide ideal conditions for promoting corrosion. This corrosion frequently makes it very difficult to remove brake anchor pins to enable maintenance or repair of brakes to be effected. An internal expanding shoe and drum type brake has a bearing bush 2 in a brake anchor bracket 1. The bush 2 receives an anchor pin 5 having a cylindrical bearing surface. Pin 5, with circlips in grooves 8, locates the gussets 9 of a brake shoe. The bore of bush 2 has indentations 4 distributed over its surface which serve as a lubricant reservoir. Grooves 6 on pin 5 receive sealing rings 7 which retain the lubricant and inhibit access of corrosion causing agents. Bush 2 may have a plain bore and the identations may be provided on pin 5, and the grooves for the sealing rings may be provided in the bush 2. Methods of assembling the pin and bush are disclosed. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2205753-A (GB)
Title: Arm sling with waistband
Inventor: BEVAN-JONES ELIZABETH
IPC: A61F5/37
Filed: 1987-06-19
Abstract: An arm sling has a waistband 10 and an arm loop 11 which enables the weight of the arm to be distributed over the shoulders and onto the waist, promoting comfort of wear. The arm loop can be passed through the waistband in order to hold the supported arm close to the body, if required. The waistband is fastened with Velcro strips 15 enabling the sling to be put on and taken off with ease, by the wearer without assistance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2198134-A (GB)
Title: Substituted alpha -amino acids, their preparation and pharmaceutical compositions containing them
Inventor: HERRLING PAUL LINUS
IPC: A61P25/28
Filed: 1987-10-15
Abstract: Substituted  alpha -amino acids useful for treating epilepsy, disorders associated with excess GH or LH secretion, anxiety, schizophrenia, depression, CNS degenerative disorders, cerebral hypoxic conditions and stress-related psychiatric disorders: are alpha -amino- alpha -(3-alkylphenyl) alkyl-ethanoic acids or esters or amides thereof, in which the 3-alkyl moiety bears a phosphorus oxo acid group or an ester thereof, wherein phosphorus is attached directly to the alkyl moiety, or salts thereof. The compounds may have the formula:-   <IMAGE> wherein R1 R1, R2, R3, Y, m and n have certain defined meanings, Y being linked via a phosphorus atom.
Patent GB-2199200-A (GB)
Title: Electrical connector
Inventor: LEE DR PETER IAN
IPC: H01R13/658
Filed: 1987-12-02
Abstract: A heat-shrink cover member 18 has an electrically conductive lining 19 on its inner surface and is supplied with one end recovered about a coupling element 14, whilst its free end is left in expanded condition. The user then only has to insert the cable 20 through the cover member 18 and coupling element 14 and to recover the free end of the cover member about the cable. In the example shown, the coupling element 14 carries a locking ring 15 for spin-coupling the element 14 to the connector body 10, to which the cable conductors will be terminated. The electrically conductive lining 19 is such as to soften but not melt at the recover temperature of the cover member. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2213920-A (GB)
Title: Cooling system
Inventor: DUNNE WILLIAM ARMOND
IPC: H05K7/20
Filed: 1987-12-18
Abstract: An enclosure (1), such as a housing for a digital telephone sub-station (2), is cooled by apparatus comprising a first bank (5) of finned tubes within the enclosure (1) and a second bank (12) of finned tubes outside the enclosure (1), at a height above the first bank (5) and connected to the first bank (5) by pipes (18, 19). Refrigerant within the banks (5, 12) and the pipes (18, 19) will be caused, by the effects of air currents passing over the banks (5, 12) of tubes, to move in a circuit formed by the pipes and tubes and to change state to extract heat from the enclosure. A completely passive system can therefore by obtained. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2215407-A (GB)
Title: A bladed rotor assembly
Inventor: STRATFORD BRIAN STAPLETON
IPC: F01D5/22
Filed: 1988-03-05
Abstract: A rotor assembly comprises a rotor (32) and a plurality of rotor blades (34). The rotor blades (34) are arranged in circumferentially adjacent pairs (34A, 34B) and the aerofoils (46A, 46B) are arranged so that they are angled with respect to the purely radial direction in opposite circumferential directions, away from the other aerofoil of the pair. Rotation of the rotor (32) causes centrifugal forces to flex the aerofoils (46A, 46B) so that the shrouds (42A, 42B) engage each other to damp any vibrations of the rotor blades (34A, 34B). The adjacent pairs (34A, 34B) can be arranged so that the rotor blades shrouds (42A, 42B) are abutting, and that the shrouds do not abut with shrouds of neighbouring pairs, so that centrifugal forces cause the aerofoils (46A, 46B) to twist together to damp any vibrations of the rotor blades. The invention is particularly suitable for turbines with relatively thick and stiff turbine rotor blades operating at high temperatures, but is applicable to compressors. The edge regions of the shrouds may be stepped (Figure 5) and in an alternative embodiment only one of the blades of each pair is angle. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2203364-A (GB)
Title: Nose piece adaptor for manual or power feed drill
Inventor: SPENCER RUSSELL
IPC: F16L37/23
Filed: 1988-03-31
Abstract: The adaptor has a hollow cylindrical sleeve (11) surrounding the drill bit and having on the outer surface of one end thereof a tapered locking cam surface for engagement with location studs in a template. At its other end the sleeve (11) can be threadedly engaged or integral with the drill. The sleeve (11) has a sprung, quick-release ball (25) lock mechanism for engaging with or disengaging from a peripheral locking groove (26) of a nose piece (14) inserted into the bore of the sleeve (11). The nose piece (14) is a simple cylindrical rod with a bore (30) for the drill bit. Different nose pieces can be provided for different size holes. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2209262-A (GB)
Title: Trap for crabs, lobsters and like crustacea
Inventor: PEAKE NICHOLAS JOHN
IPC: A01K69/10
Filed: 1988-08-24
Abstract: A trap for crabs, lobsters and such consists of a circular base frame (11) overlaid by a floor (12) of net or plastics material. A circular ring carrier (15) has an array of fingers (17) thereon, and is linked to the base by links (14) or flexible ties so that the fingers converge inwards and rest on the floor. A net cover (19) incorporating a float (20) is secured to the carrier ring. When the trap is submerged, the float holds the trap in operative condition so that animals can enter via the wall of fingers by inwards deflection thereof. The trap automatically collapses flat for storage. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2225516-A (GB)
Title: Speech codec
Inventor: HUMPHREY LESLIE DEREK
IPC: H03M3/04
Filed: 1988-11-24
Abstract: A speech codec arrangement has a plurality of encoding/decoding units 12-14 for implementing different encoding/decoding algorithms, eg for cordless telephones or mobile radios. Means 15 select one of units 12-14 in response to an algorithm selection signal and analogue-to-digital converter 11 digitises analogue speech signals to be applied to the selected encoding units. Digital-to-analogue converter 21 receives digital signals from the selected decoding units. The converters both have a sampling frequency which is a common multiple of the sampling frequencies required by the different encoding/decoding units 12-14. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2228858-A (GB)
Title: Front leg cutter in a slaughterhouse processing line
Inventor: MORITZ KJELL
IPC: A22B7/00
Filed: 1988-12-15
Abstract: Apparatus for cutting off the front feet or trotters of animal carcases, suspended by the hind legs and conveyed along a processing line in a slaughterhouse, is provided in a cutting station in the cutting line. The arrival of a carcase in the correct position in the cutting station is detected by sensors 10, 11, whereupon the position of the animal is stabilised by bars 2 and 3 and lifting arms 4 lift up the front legs of the animal to holders which locate the front legs whilst cutters 7 cut off the front feet or trotters from the carcase.
Patent GB-2221479-A (GB)
Title: Drain field system
Inventor: TRACY LAWRENCE MICHAEL
IPC: E03F1/00
Filed: 1989-08-03
Abstract: A drain field system for guiding effluent through a drain field and permitting effluent to seep into adjoining ground comprising an array of vehicle tires (50) axially aligned with each tire defining an interior hollow chamber. A delivery conduit (47) leading from the outlet conduit of a septic tank introduces effluent into the hollow chambers of the vehicle tires where it is allowed to seep therefrom into the surrounding earth through apertures (62) in the walls of the tires. The tires in the drain field can be horizontally aligned or can be in a vertical stacking arrangement similar to the arrangement found in a septic tank (see GB 2216152 A). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2236085-A (GB)
Title: Self fleeting winch
Inventor: COLE CHRISTOPHER
IPC: B66D1/74
Filed: 1989-08-14
Abstract: A self-fleeting winch drum (1) is designed to provide a variable fleeting distance. The winching surface of the drum (1) is made up of fingers (6) which reciprocate axially along the drum (1) during use. The design is such that, in use, a major proportion of the fingers (6) are always moving in the same direction along the drum (1). This has the effect that the turns of an element being winched are both spaced and continuously progressed along the winching surface of the drum (1). The fingers (6) are driven by camming ring (3) which can be rotated under independent control. Rotation in the same sense reduces the fleeting distance whereas rotation in the opposite sense increases the fleeting distance. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2237966-A (GB)
Title: Methods of and machines for manufacturing biscuit sandwiches
Inventor: GONZALEZ OMAR ESCOBAR
IPC: A21C15/02
Filed: 1989-11-01
Abstract: A "one on one" biscuit sandwich is manufactured as follows:- a pair of pins 49 of an endless conveyor 25 approach a first cream depositor 28, in the direction of arrow 65, they displace a biscuit 70 from a supply station 36 and then propel the biscuit along wires 46 towards the depositor 28 where a layer of cream 71 is deposited on the upper surface of the (bottom) biscuit 70. As the biscuit 70 passes a supply station 37 a (top) biscuit 72 is displaced therefrom and deposited on to the upper surface of the cream layer 71, to complete a first biscuit sandwich. Next, the completed sandwich 70/71/72 contacts a pair of stationary pressure rails 57 which apply light pressure to the sandwich so as to compact it and bond the cream layer 71 to the biscuits 70, 72. The compacted sandwich is then transported past a supply station 38, where a (bottom) biscuit 73 is displaced therefrom and fed on to the upper surface of the (top) biscuit 72 of the completed sandwich 70/71/72. The assembled first sandwich 70/71/72 and the bottom biscuit 73 are then fed to a second cream depositor 29, where a layer 74 of cream is deposited on to the upper surface of the bottom biscuit 73. Next, a (top) biscuit 75 is displaced from the supply station 39 and deposited on to the upper surface of the cream layer 74, to complete a second biscuit sandwich 73/74/75. The two sandwiches are then brought into light contact with a second pair of stationary pressure rails 57 which compact the sandwich 73/74/75 and bond the cream layer 74 to the biscuits 73, 75. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2229983-A (GB)
Title: A fifth wheel mounting structure
Inventor: GREY MAURICE GEORGE
IPC: B62D53/08
Filed: 1990-03-07
Abstract: A mounting frame for connecting a fifth wheel to a tractor comprises a base (4) securable to the tractor and to the fifth wheel and a plate (6) attached to the base (4) either removably or permanently. The base (4) and the plate (6) are so arranged and dimensioned that the connection between the fifth wheel and the tractor has a certain given maximum strength. Preferably only the size of the plate (6) need be varied to give the required down-rating, all the other parts required for the mounting frame, being standard. In order to simplify the relationship between the variable dimension of the plate and the strength of the connection at least one aperture (32) is preferably provided in the base beneath, and symmetrically arranged with respect to, the plate (6). <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2238908-A (GB)
Title: High-frequency semiconductor device
Inventor: KOGA MASANORI
IPC: H01P1/30
Filed: 1990-04-23
Abstract: A high-frequency semiconductor device has a semiconductor element 7 disposed on a convex portion 9B of a thin heat-radiating plate 9A and a conductive bridge 14 is provided for grounding on which a MOS capacitive element 10 is disposed. Since the heat-radiating plate 9A extends below the conductive bridge 14 the thermal resistance of the semiconductor element 7 and of the heat-radiating plate 9A is reduced. A second conductive bridge 12 extending over the plate 9A can be provided for an additional grounding connection 12a. The heights of the bridges 12 and 14 can be selected so that the contact points lie in the same plane as those of the semiconductor element 7 to facilitate the wire bonding process. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2232997-A (GB)
Title: Textile treating compositions
Inventor: IWAMOTO KUNIO
IPC: D06M13/295
Filed: 1990-06-01
Abstract: Textile treating compositions, comprising at least one metal or silicon-containing organic compound selected from the group consisting of: 1) an organic titanate containing a phosphorus, sulphur or nitrogen atom, 2) a phosphorodithioate metal salt, 3) a dithiocarbamate metal salt, 4) an aluminium alcoholate, an aluminium ester or an aluminium chelate, 5) a tin-containing carboxylate salt or carboxylate ester and 6) a mercapto group-containing silane compound, are effective for preventing yarn breaking and for improving operation efficiency even at severe conditions and are particularly useful for treating tire cord.
Patent GB-2235503-A (GB)
Title: A dual clutch change-speed gearbox having two countershaft transmissions
Inventor: BENDER HELMUT
IPC: F16H3/091
Filed: 1990-08-08
Abstract: In a change-speed gearbox having two countershaft transmissions 3, 4 each connectable by frictional driving clutches 8,9 alternately to an input shaft 1 and having a single common countershaft 7, in each case two gear wheel stages 18-20 of the countershaft transmissions can be optionally connected into the driving connection between input and output shaft 7 and 2 by a change-speed clutch 15. While one of the two gear wheel stages of one countershaft transmission is allocated to the reverse gear, one 24 of the two gear wheel stages of the other countershaft transmission is used both in reverse gear and in 2nd gear. This allows rapid switching between 2nd and reverse ratios to "rock out" the vehicle when the wheels are spinning using the driving clutches 8,9 only. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2235407-A (GB)
Title: Contact lens mould
Inventor: SEALEY MICHAEL JAMES
IPC: B29C39/26
Filed: 1990-08-14
Abstract: A pair of cast plastics mould parts, for moulding an ophthalmic contact lens, comprising a female, mould part with upwardly facing concave surface and with a tubular portion extending upwardly from its periphery; and a male, mould part which has a downwardly facing convex surface at its lower end and is received within the tubular portion of the female mould, so that the convex and concave moulding surfaces are juxtaposed to define therebetween a moulding cavity and, around and above the moulding cavity, an annular reservoir for liquid moulding material; wherein the radially inner surface of the tubular portion of the female mould has three angularly spaced radially inwardly extending projections for abutment with the outer surface of the male mould; or the outer surface of the male mould has three angularly spaced radially outwardly extending projections for abutment with the inner surface of the tubular portion of the female mould; in either case for maintaining axial alignment between the two parts. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2250248-A (GB)
Title: A lockable container in a vehicle spare wheel
Inventor: WYMAN HOWARD JOHN
IPC: B62D43/00
Filed: 1990-11-30
Abstract: A lockable container (16) is designed for installation in a motor vehicle in the spare wheel (12). A bolt (19) secures a dish part (17) to the vehicle and also serves to retain the spare wheel. The container includes a lid (18) which can be locked to the dish part by four radial pins (25) which are movable by a cam operated by a lock barrel. <IMAGE>
Patent GB-2252012-A (GB)
Title: Wireless television headphone set
Inventor: LIU LU
IPC: H04B5/00
Filed: 1991-01-15
Abstract: For receiving the audio frequency signal of a television set, a wireless television headphone set is provided, comprising a radio transmitter 1 inserted in the earphone jack 3 of a television set to convert its audio frequency signal into a radio signal for transmitting through a transmitting antenna so that one or more persons can simultaneously receive the audio frequency program of the television set through a headphone type radio receiver 2 each of which receives the radio signal and converts it into corresponding audio frequency signal. <IMAGE>